ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

June 19, 2007
CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Joseph Silipena at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.
OPEN MEETING ACT Statement of Open Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Meeting Act, Chairman Joseph Silipena announced that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act, has been provided to The Press and the Mainland Journal, posted on bulletin boards at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City; the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield and at the County Clerk's Offices in Mays Landing.
PRAYER & FLAG SALUTE

The prayer and flag salute was led by Chairman Silipena.
ROLL CALL The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
MINUTES

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the May 15, 2007 and approve them as presented.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

ORDINANCE 3

BIKE LANES

Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for an Ordinance establishing bike lanes along Washington Avenue (CR 608) in the Township of Egg Harbor and the City of Pleasantville - FINAL READING.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 313

CERTIFICATION OF 2006 AUDIT

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion of the Governing Body Certification of the Annual Audit (2006).

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 314

LABORATORY & PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement renewal with Atlanticare Health Services to provide laboratory and phlebotomy services to Meadowview Nursing Home residents for an amount not to exceed $11,700.00

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 315

REHABILITATIVE THERAPY SERVICES

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract renewal with Sundance Rehabilitation to provide rehabilitative therapy services for the residents of Meadowview Nursing Home for an amount not to exceed $315,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 316

INSPECTION & DESIGN SERVICES

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for alternate method professional services agreement with O'Brien and Gere Engineers, Inc. to provide inspection and design services for repairs to Lake Lenape Dam for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 317

AMENDING RESOLUTION 201 (4/17/07)

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 201 (4/17/07) regarding an agreement with Atlantic Cape May Career Centers, Inc. D/B/A Job Connection to provide additional Workforce Investment Act and Workforce New Jersey Training Services for an additional $76,000.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $3, 269,104.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 318

CONSULTING PHYSICIAN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Philip W. Paparone, D.O., to serve as the consulting physician for communicable diseases for the Division of Public Health for an amount of $26,500.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 319

SNOW REMOVAL & LAWN MAINTENANCE

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement with the Township of Galloway for snow removal and lawn maintenance at the Galloway Township Library for $9,950.00 per year.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 320

AMENDING RESOLUTION 571 (10/17/06)

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 571 (10/17/06) regarding professional services contracts with sexual assault nurse examiners adding a professional services contract with Megan Dickinson, RN to provide services for the Sart/Sane Program at no cost.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 321

RESURFACING CENTRAL AVENUE

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental service agreement with the Town of Hammonton for the resurfacing of Central Avenue in the amount of $1,987,222.25.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 322 INSTALLATION OF PUMPS AT LAKE LENAPE DAM

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an emergency contract with Agate Construction Co., Inc. for installation of pumps at the Lake Lenape Dam for an amount not to exceed $23,399.56.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 323

AMENDING RESOLUTION 171 (3/27/07)

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 171 (3/27/07) regarding an intergovernmental amendatory contract with Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board for an additional $75,000.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $325,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 324

PARAPROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a competitive contract renewal with AtlanticCare Behavioral Health for the provision of paraprofessional services at the Hammonton Learning Lab for an amount not to exceed $8,694.50.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 325

TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Inwood House for the provision of the Teen Choice Pregnancy Prevention Program for an amount not to exceed $116,888.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 326

IMAGE LOAD PROGRAM

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a competitive contract with County Business Systems, Inc., to provide a general purpose data and image load program for the Atlantic County Clerk's Office for an amount not to exceed $12,500.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 327

INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) for design management services for microsurfacing improvements to various County roads for an amount not to exceed $1,060,250.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 328

APPRAISAL SERVICES

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into professional service agreements with various appraisers for appraisal services for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 329

POLYURETHANE LINING

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with G & G Automobile Sales Services, D/B/A/ Rhino Linings of New Jersey to provide polyurethane lining at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter for an amount not to exceed $43,775.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 330

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Noritsu America Corp., to furnish and deliver one (1) chemical free digital photographic printer for an amount not to exceed $56,907.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 331

REPLACE/REPAIR GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Mainland Plate Glass Co. Inc., for installation of new and/or replacement or repair of glass windows/glass doors throughout Atlantic County Government facilities for an amount not to exceed $146,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 332

SIGN FACES

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Rocal Inc., to furnish and deliver sign faces for an amount not to exceed $2,819.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 333

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Arawak Paving Co. Inc., to provide roadway improvements to Motts Creek Road (CR657) section 1A in Galloway Township for an amount not to exceed $376,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 334

CHILLER MAINTENANCE

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Emcor/Labov Mechanical, to provide chiller maintenance for tecochill chillers for an amount not to exceed $163,500.00 for a two year agreement.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 335

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for Change Order No. 1 and final, contract with the IEW Construction for truss repairs to Bridge PR-7 over Nacote Creek in Port Republic for an additional $15,189.45 and an adjusted contract amount of $342,369.45.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. NAYS: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 336

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for Change Order No. 1 and final, contract with Delta Line to provide emergency signal repairs to various locations within the County for an additional $20,987.94 and an adjusted contract amount of $45,967.94.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 337

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for change order #1 and final, contract with BI, Inc. to provide home electronic detention system (HEDS) for the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an additional $18,746.10 and an adjusted contract amount of $93,749.95.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 338

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for change order #1, contract with Action Janitorial for cleaning the Egg Harbor City Library for an additional amount of $9,735.00 and an adjusted contract amount of $178,733.88.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 339

AMENDING RESOLUTION 163 (3/20/07

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending resolution 163 (3/20/07) regarding acceptance of Workforce Investment Act Funds from the New Jersey Department of Labor for Program Year 2006 for an additional $100,000.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $4,131,607.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 340

GRANT

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for Special Child Health Services and the Early Intervention Program in the amount of $410,883.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 341

GRANT

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for a grant application from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for the Recreational Opportunities for the Persons with Disabilities Project in the amount of $21,151.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 342

PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded the motion for the acquisition of Block 588, Lots 72 and 75.01 in Hamilton Township by the County of Atlantic for public park and open space preservation purposes with funding provided in part through the New Jersey Green Acres Program.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 343

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $100,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of WIA 06-07.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 344

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $5,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety. Division of State Police, under the caption of County Animal Response Team 2007.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 345

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $5,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, under the caption of CFI & APPI 06-07.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 346

REAPPOINTMENT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the reappointment of Ruth G. Tunnell and Joseph Zondlo to the Atlantic County Special Services School District for terms to expire on June 30, 2010.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 347

URGING PASSAGE OF H.R. 1218

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion urging US Senate to reconsider passage of H.R. 1218 authorizing the secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower prices for Medicare prescription drugs (Freeholder Thomas Russo).

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

Lou Green (Mays Landing resident) a Veteran's advocate asked for a written endorsement and possible financial assistance to locate a berth on the Atlantic City Boardwalk by the Korean Monument. He has presented same to Atlantic City Council, CRDA and other state officials. This would serve the veterans from all over the County. Executive wants this referred to the Veterans Advisory Board to get their input. Freeholder Russo will report back to the Board.

Marc Ginsberg, Egg Harbor Township asked about Resolution No. 342 and asked for a location rather than the Block and Lot numbers. He asked if emergency evacuation signs be reinstalled. Freeholder Sutton stated signs are in the process of being installed.

There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:05 p.m.

FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

Reverend Nelson, Jail Committee Chairman, reported that the Committee investigated the tuberculosis concerns at the jail. The Committee found no evidence of a cover-up of TB breakouts.

Freeholder Sutton reported on the Atlantic County Public Health exercise in the first responders of medical supply distribution.

Freeholder Cooper spoke regarding the need for the Jail Committee to continue its work.

Freeholder Giordano suggested that a group of the people that used Lake Lenape this year be presented to the Board.

Gypsy Moths aren't the County's responsibility.

There being no further comments, Chairman Silipena closed the Freeholder comments portion of the meeting at 5:12 p.m.

WRITTEN

CORRESPONDENCE

Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of June 6, 2007 through June 19, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas R. Somers

Clerk to the Board

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